Versatile Cooking Necessities for Efficiency Kitchenettes

Moving out of the dorm and into a place of your own means an increased sense of freedom and privacy coupled with the spacial limitations of a studio apartment. Make the most of your efficiency kitchenette with these versatile space-saving cooking essentials.

An Over-the-Sink Cutting Board

A kitchenette has incredibly limited counter space. Give yourself some room to work with a cutting board that fits over your sink — not only does it make the most of the available surface area, but it also lets you slide food detritus directly into the garbage disposal.

A Super-Sharp Chef’s Knife

Sure, you can spend money on a bulky block of specialized cutlery, but the truth of the matter is that a chef’s knife and a bread knife are the only two knives you really need. Keep your chef’s knife super sharp — although it’s counterintuitive, a dull knife is much more dangerous since it’s way more likely to slide or bounce off whatever it is you’re cutting.

A Dutch Oven

Part stock pot, part frying pan, part pressure cooker, a good quality dutch oven with a heavy lid can be used for a wide variety of kitchen tasks. A dutch oven is just the right size and shape for making soup, scrambling eggs, baking bread, washing vegetables, reducing sauces and pretty much anything else you can think of — look for designs that have a top that functions as a low-depth frying pan for maximum versatility.

Out-of-the-Way Tool Rack

Efficiency kitchens often have exactly one drawer for you to keep your utensils. Save that space for everyday items and keep your cooking tools within easy reach with a wall- or ceiling-mounted storage system that makes the most of your limited square footage.

Space Saving Solutions

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